Yogurt shop proposed for Wilton Center

Published 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 16, 2010

By KARA O'CONNOR

Villager Staff Writer

WILTON -- A self-serve frozen yogurt shop may be coming to Wilton Center.

The proposed yogurt shop, which would be called Swizzles, was put before Wilton's Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday night. Adam Kessner, owner of the proposed shop called Swizzles, said he thinks Wilton residents will really enjoy the new business.

"I want to open a fun, self-serve yogurt shop that I think you all will enjoy," said Kessner at the meeting.

Wilton Town Planner Bob Nerney said the proposed business would be located at 5 River Road, the former location of the gift shop Swoozies.

Kessner said Swizzles will offer regular, fat-free and non-fat frozen yogurt, as well as sorbet. The shop is unique, he said, because you make your own frozen yogurt cone, cup or sundae. Swizzles will also offer toppings such as fresh fruit and cereal, Kessner said, and will serve hot cocoa and warm apple cider.

Christian Calemmo, project manager for Granoff Architects in Greenwich, said the shop also plans to have outside seating in the summertime.

Commission Vice Chairman John Wilson said he is concerned about the shop's proximity to the main road.

"This shop is going to attract the younger population in town," said Wilson. "Is it possible to put some sort of fence to block kids from jumping into the main road, because it is right there. It's a potential hazard."

Calemmo said putting a fence next to the shop to block the road is something the business will look into.

Nerney said putting a self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Wilton Center is a good idea.

"I think this business could be a very nice use of the building," said Nerney. "The outside seating would be very nice for the summer. It's a good addition to the center."

Kessner said the name Swizzles was made up by his wife, who came up with it out of the blue one day.

"It's a fun name and most people that have heard it like it," said Kessner. "This shop is unique to the area, and I think it will bring a fun, new experience to Wilton."

The proposed business will be discussed at the next commission meeting, Monday, Jan. 10, after the plans are looked over by the Village District Advisory Committee, according to Nerney.